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Revenue rose sharply but the Australian AI infrastructure group's loss widened after a USD $400.4 million non-cash hit, despite stronger cash reserves.
Councils are being urged to track savings and focus on improvement after software roll-outs, as one New Zealand authority cuts ERP ownership costs by 38%.
The funding will help the Auckland legaltech expand in Britain and build its US product as it targets global incumbents.
Finance leaders at large enterprises could miss price rises and leaked savings as Cotiss shifts from procurement software to inbox-driven intelligence.
Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.
Half of business travellers admit bending expense rules, as unapproved AI use and weak approvals add to finance teams' compliance worries.
Canterbury households could face higher power bills as regulators test whether Orion's NZD $1.51 billion network spend is justified.
Long-term asset upkeep would take priority under a plan aimed at shielding New Zealand infrastructure from election-cycle politics and funding gaps.
Smaller airports could cut compliance costs as revised rules allow shorter runway safety areas and, in some cases, arresting systems.
The Denver hub will help Uptick hire more staff and support growing demand as North American customers pass 200 in under two years.
The deal gives StarHub more scale in Singapore's mobile market as MyRepublic Mobile 4G users join its 5G base on one network.
Aucklanders will get faster, more frequent trains from 13 September, after billboards leaked the $5.5 billion rail link's opening date early.
Most of the Crown's mining income still comes from older permits, clouding the impact of any future royalty changes on revenue and investment.
After years of disruption, passengers will gain quicker journeys and better city access when the underground rail link begins service on 13 September.
The regulator's expanded remit comes as New Zealand moves to deepen capital markets and tighten oversight of consumer credit.
Businesses wary of offshore AI will be able to keep requests in New Zealand, with usage-based billing and no upfront fee.
Consensus remained broad, but party MPs still clashed over who should pay for long-term works and how to curb costly overdesign.
Households and businesses were kept supplied despite a record winter morning peak of 7,415 MW, as low wind tightened the grid.
Banks risk being blindsided by new digital finance firms that are already moving money faster and attracting users beyond the old model.
Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.